Masayoshi Takanaka - The Man With The Guitar (Recorded At Liveteria) [LP]

Release Date: July 24, 2026
Label: Great Tracks
A Studio Live Masterpiece: Masayoshi Takanaka's Greatest Hits, Finally on Vinyl. Originally released in 2001 on CD and SACD, this legendary studio live album by Masayoshi Takanaka-Japan's leading pioneer of fusion guitar-is getting it's highly anticipated first-ever vinyl release. This album is not just a collection of his most representative hits; it captures the raw, thrilling tension of a live studio session that remains incredibly fresh even 25 years later. Backed by an ultimate all-star lineup featuring Tsugutoshi Goto (Bass), Nobu Saito (Percussion), Hideo Yamaki & Tatsuo Hayashi (Drums), Masae Nanbu & Keiji Matsumoto (Keyboards), and EVE (Chorus), the musical synergy is simply unmatched. With the vinyl cutting masterfully handled by the legendary Bernie Grundman, the sonic quality is guaranteed. The stage is set, and the greatest players are ready-experience this masterclass in Japanese fusion in it's purest analog form.